Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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